Concerns raised by pro-life students at Samford University resulted in a scheduled speech to be postponed over the speaker’s affiliation with Planned Parenthood. Jon Meacham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian, was slated to speak at the university’s inaugural ceremonies for its new president, Dr. Beck Taylor. Upon receiving widespread criticism from the student body, […]

Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) on Thursday issued a proclamation designating the official recognition of Lights On Afterschool Day. A project of the nonprofit Afterschool Alliance, Lights On Afterschool was launched in 2000 to promote the importance of afterschool programs for the nation’s youth. It is the project’s mission to ensure that children across the country […]

The Alabama Forestry Association (AFA) on Friday announced its endorsement of State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) in his bid for reelection to the Alabama State Senate, District 30. Chambliss graduated in 1992 from the University of Alabama with a degree in civil engineering. In 1996, he was elected to his first of three terms on […]

The Alabama media’s relentless and sometimes silly quest to force Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin to reveal his vaccination status is backfiring according to State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville). During an appearance on Huntsville radio NewsTalk 770AM/92.5FM WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show,” Givhan called the media “tone-deaf” and said the result was giving him […]

Alabama Public Service Commissioner Chip Beeker joined the chorus of opposition to President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandate on Thursday. In a letter to Governor Kay Ivey, Beeker said the mandates “go beyond mere acts of federal overreach and extend into the areas of attempting to strip citizens of their freedoms and liberties in choosing […]

7. Lawbreakers are about to get paid In a move that will surely only increase the already surging numbers of illegal immigrants entering the country, the Biden administration is preparing to offer a settlement of almost half a million dollars to every child and parent separated at the border in 2018. A Wall Street Journal […]

Attorney General Steve Marshall (R-AL), along with state appropriators and the State Personnel Department, on Thursday issued an advisory to Alabama employers regarding medical and religious exemptions to vaccination. In the joint advisory, Marshall noted that that numerous public entities, consisting of universities and state agencies, had received notice that they fall under the guidelines […]

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) joined a handful of his fellow GOP colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to convey their dissent over President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for Border Patrol agents. In the letter, congressional Republicans suggested that the DHS head should consider alternatives to […]

Another Alabama lawmaker is going to take a crack at giving employers some relief from a vaccine mandate established by the Biden administration that would impact businesses with federal government contracts and employers of 100 or more. Under the Biden administration’s use of administrative law, those employees would be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine, […]

As the supply chain crisis continues to plague the nation, many have urged the federal government’s swift action to mitigate the issue. U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) is calling upon the Biden administration to address the issue of food shortages, which he said has had a direct impact on school cafeterias in his district. In […]

While Alabama’s unemployment number hovers around 3%, the state’s economy is still struggling with significant headwinds, given the workforce participation numbers are down significantly from their highs prior to the pandemic. That has led to supply chain disruptions, delay of expansion efforts, and some businesses having to limit their hours of operation to deal with […]

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on Thursday announced that Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) had awarded $4.85 million in grants toward new and continuing innovation-focused research. Awarded from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, the grants will be allocated to five Alabama universities and one research institution. The state-funded program was […]

7. Fourth coronavirus shot already being discussed The possibility of some people getting another coronavirus vaccine shot is now being discussed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but only for individuals who are immunocompromised and have certain health conditions. For select individuals, this would mean getting a fourth coronavirus vaccination. Immunocompromised individuals […]

Bipartisan congressional efforts are underway to allow unspent pandemic relief funds to be appropriated toward infrastructure improvements. U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) has cosponsored legislation to accomplish this. The State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act allows various investments to be made using unspent COVID-19 relief funds. The legislation […]

With more than 23 million acres of timberland in Alabama driving a $28 billion industry, proper forest management is an essential element of the state’s economic policy. Seven members of the Alabama Legislature gained first-hand experience last week in carrying out one of the most important parts of managing the state’s forests: the controlled burn. […]

The Biden administration’s energy policies have come into focus of late as consumers nationwide have seen costs rapidly increase. According to AAA Gas Prices, Alabamians on average are paying $3.20 per gallon for regular gasoline, representing a 69% increase from last year’s average cost of $1.89 per gallon during the same time period. As consumers […]

Vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors will adversely impact national security, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Alabama’s junior senator on Tuesday penned a letter to President Joe Biden urging the commander-in-chief to halt the implementation of vaccine mandates for federal defense contractors. The senator said that should Biden’s vaccine decree stay in place […]

The Alabama Farmers Federation (ALFA) on Wednesday announced its second slate of endorsements for lawmakers seeking reelection to the state legislature. An endorsement from ALFA is widely seen across the state as being one of great significance. The influential agriculture advocacy organization holds a membership roll of over 340,000, which includes representation from all 67 […]

Joe Biden’s administration continues on a path of reckless overspending and dictatorial overreaching, and the American people are ultimately paying the price. The fight continues in Washington, D.C. right now over Democrats’ proposed $3.5 trillion spending boondoggle, which would further inflame inflation that is already hurting hardworking Alabama families across the board. However, the wasteful […]

The Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee on Tuesday kicked off the state’s redistricting process as it advanced proposed map changes. Lawmakers will begin debate on the proposed congressional, legislative and school board district map changes beginning Thursday when they meet during Gov. Kay Ivey’s (R-AL) called special session of the state legislature. Released by State Rep. […]

7. Shooting threat in Shelby County school area There has been a threat posted to Snapchat where a student said they would “shoot up” their school on October 27. Shelby, Calera and Helena County authorities are investigating the threat that claimed, “This is not one of those hoaxes. This is not a joke. I have […]

Recent polling regarding vaccine mandates displayed Alabama voters’ overwhelming opposition to President Joe Biden’s approach of the issue. Commissioned by the Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP), the poll included 1,357 respondents and consisted of both Republican and Democratic voters. The survey was conducted October 16 through October 18 and held a margin of error of 3.1%. […]

Perhaps it was not the most politically popular initiative of the Alabama Legislature. Still, the phased prison plan passed earlier this month and signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey will have an outcome better than most expected. During an interview with Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5’s “The Jeff Poor Show,” State Sen. Clyde Chambliss […]

Tuesday, State Rep. Tommy Hanes (R-Bryant) expressed his disappointment in Gov. Kay Ivey’s executive order issued in response to President Joe Biden’s so-called vaccination mandate. Biden’s mandate requires federal employees and employers with federal government employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Also, under the Biden edict, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]